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Edward Young Quotes About Joy

Quotes about: Joy
  • The house of laughter makes a house of woe.

    Edward Young (1792). “The works of the author of the night-thoughts”, p.78
  • The weak have remedies, the wise have joys; superior wisdom is superior bliss.

    Edward Young, Charles Edward DE COETLOGON (1793). “Night thoughts on life death and immortality ... to which are added the life of the author and a paraphrase on part of the Book of Job”, p.236
  • When men once reach their autumn, sickly joys fall off apace, as yellow leaves from trees

    Edward Young, Dr. Doran (John) (1854). “Imperium Pelagi, a naval lyric. Epistles to Mr. Pope, concerning the authors of the age. Sea-piece. The foreign address; or the best argument for peace. Epitaph on Lord Aubrey Beauclerk. Reflections on the public situation of the kingdom. An epistle to the right hon. Sir Robert Walpole. The old man's relapse. Resignation. Tragedies. Prose works”, p.263
  • A Deity believed, is joy begun; A Deity adored, is joy advanced; A Deity beloved, is joy matured. Each branch of piety delight inspires.

    Edward Young, John Doran, James Nichols (1854). “The Complete Works, Poetry and Prose of the Rev. Edward Young, LL.D.: Revised and Collated with the Earliest Editions. To which is Prefixed A Life of the Author”, p.168
  • Joys season'd high, and tasting strong of guilt.

    Edward Young, Charles Edward DE COETLOGON (1793). “Night thoughts on life death and immortality ... to which are added the life of the author and a paraphrase on part of the Book of Job”, p.234

Edward Young

  • Born: July 3, 1683
  • Died: April 5, 1765
  • Occupation: Poet
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